Focuses on the slower growth of the manufacturing sector in the United States in February 2000 as manifested in the National Association of Purchasing Management's index. Increase in the production index; Decline in the new orders index.

Highlights the results of a survey conducted by the National Association of Purchasing Management on the manufacturing industry in the United States. Effect of the increase of manufacturing activity on the country's economy; Factors attributed to strong performance of the manufacturing sector.

Reports on declining market trends for manufactured goods in the United States according to survey findings by the National Association of Purchasing Management as of March 1996. Indicators of market weakness; Impact on employment rates in the industry; Percentage of factories reporting...